Internal Press Releases

Hi/Lo Workgroup Meeting Minutes

Submitted by kristine.magers on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 08:55

The Hi/Lo Workgroup was established to generate ideas to make our collection easier to access and more impactful for customers with literacy needs.

Meeting Date / Time: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - 2:00pm
Meeting Location: Service Center
Attendees:
Kristine Magers (CD)
Devin McGhee (CS)
Armando Celayo (WA)
Claudia Farias-Cowling (CH)
Jessica Gonzalez (OES)
Other Members Not in Attendance:
Emily Williams (OES)
Ann Meeks (RE)

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Mergent Intellect Cancellation - Feedback Requested

Submitted by zachary.branstetter on Mon, 12/12/2022 - 13:34

Collection Development is considering cancelling Mergent Intellect (not Mergent Online) due to low usage and high cost-per-use. However, we understand that low or inconsistant usage does not mean it may not have value to staff or be used for a purpose we aren't aware of.

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Winter Reading 2023

Submitted by kwilliamson on Thu, 12/01/2022 - 08:53

This year we will once again be hosting a Book Bingo Winter Reading Challenge!

Program Audience

While all age groups can participate in this year's Winter Reading Challenge, this program is tailored to adults and only adults are eligible for the goal prize and drawings.

Important Dates

This year's Winter Reading Challenge will kick off on January 1, 2023, and conclude on February 28, 2023. Training for staff will begin on December 1, 2022, and must be completed by December 31, 2022.

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Winter Reading

December Compliance & Winter Reading Launched!

Submitted by candace.robertson on Thu, 12/01/2022 - 00:00

December Compliance & Winter Reading Launched!

December 2022 - Compliance - Diversity and Inclusion (REQ)

Due Saturday, December 31st, 2022

All Staff please:

Tags:

Diversity; Inclusion; Winter Reading; Programming; Training; Development

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2023 Required System Training Calendar

Submitted by milissa.copeland on Wed, 11/30/2022 - 18:37

2023 Required System Training Calendar

Attached you will find the 2023 Required System Training Calendar.

A few notes:

Attachments:

2023 Required System Training.pdf

Tags:

Learning and Development, 2023 Required Training

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Wellness Minute Newsletters — December 2022

Submitted by Wellness Works on Mon, 11/28/2022 - 13:58

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New Professional Development Opportunity!

Submitted by candace.robertson on Mon, 11/28/2022 - 11:06

Libraries and the Substance Abuse Crisis

When: Wednesday, December 7th, 1:00 pm CST

*Free to all MLS employees*

Tags:

Niche Academy; Professional Development; Mental Health training; resources

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Hold Labels vs Hold Receipts: Tracking Study

Submitted by tricia.andrews on Mon, 11/21/2022 - 15:49

With the price of hold labels increasing, ongoing supply chain issues and the level of stickiness of the labels, we are going to test using hold receipts instead of hold labels. Here is the cost breakdown on hold labels vs receipts:

Attachments:

Hold Label vs Receipt 2022-11.pdf

Hold Label vs Receipt Tracking Instructions 2022.pdf